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She is also overjoyed that she can watch her beloved Manchester United once again, as her bulging waistline was making it difficult to access the stadium.

She said: 'I’d stopped going to the football
because I couldn’t fit through the turnstiles and had to stop three
times as I climbed the 176 steps to the seats.

A different person: Tegwen now enjoys an active lifestyle and came fifth in a Slimming World contest

'I burst into tears when I got weighed for the first time, I couldn’t believe how big I’d let myself get.'

In a bid to shed the pounds Tegwen stopped indulging in takeaways and started attended sessions at her local slimming club.

It’s
hard to believe people don’t recognise me but then again I’m a
completely different person so I suppose that’s understandable!

She added: 'Since then I’ve completely
changed the way I eat. Foods I used to eat like fried food, fish and
chips and ready meals no longer agree with me.

'I’ve gained a whole new life. I can do anything I want to.'

'It’s
hard to believe people don’t recognise me but then again I’m a
completely different person so I suppose that’s understandable!'

Tegwen, who works with people with learning difficulties for Anglesey County Council, came fifth in the Slimming World’s Greatest Loser 2012 competition last month and thanked the club for providing her with help and advice.